SOLA (Support Old Lady Artists) Awards are ten unrestricted awards of $5,000 given annually to Washington State female visual artists, age 60 or over, who have dedicated 25 years or more to creating art. Founded in 2016 by Seattle artist Ginny Ruffner, the SOLA Award seeks to encourage and celebrate women’s achievements in the arts. Ginny and friends’ generous contributions to this award seek to honor, encourage and celebrate the lifetime contributions of women whose artwork has not been sufficiently or widely recognized. One of the ten SOLA Awards will specifically honor a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) artist.